Three teens face attempted murder charges after Birmingham stabbing

Three teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a man was stabbed at Belgrave Middleway in Birmingham city centre.

Two teenage boys and a 16-year-old girl have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a man was stabbed in Birmingham (Picture: caters)

A 16-year-old girl and two teenage boys, aged 15 and 16, have been detained after a man was found collapsed on the pavement with multiple stab wounds at 1am this morning.

He was transferred to hospital by ambulance where he remains in a critical condition.

West Midlands Police have since conducted a thorough search operation with the help of the force’s helicopter.

A knife was recovered and is now being examined by forensic experts and CCTV footage of the area is also being reviewed.

A police spokesman said: ‘Officers from across the force searched nearby canals and railway tracks supported by the force helicopter.

‘A girl and a boy aged 16 were arrested nearby along with a boy aged 15. A knife was also recovered and is currently undergoing forensic examination.’

Detective Inspector Ian Ingram, from the force’s Criminal Investigation Department, said: ‘This was a nasty incident and our thoughts remain with the victim, who is in a critical condition in hospital.

‘We have spoken to a number of witnesses and we are encouraged by the progress we have made in relation to our investigation but continue to appeal for anyone with information to come forward.

‘The motive for the attack remains unclear at this time but I can confirm that we are treating this as attempted murder.’

Nearby roads have been cordoned off while a forensic examination takes place and motorists have been advised to avoid the area.

Anyone with information is urged to contact West Midlands Police on 101 or the Crimestoppers service on 0800 555 111.